PT Seasonal Store Associate

MarketSource; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)/Roth

Life & AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA & DCFSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

MarketSource seeks energy-driven associates for Hershey's Chocolate World in Times Square. You will warmly guide customers, suggest products, and deliver a delightful chocolate experience.

As aSmile Creator and Moment Maker, you’ll participate in promotions, maintain visuals, and join trainings while supporting a fast-paced retail environment in NYC.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and a friendly, engaging demeanor are essential.
• Self-motivation and reliability are required for a fast-paced retail environment.
• Professional appearance and adherence to uniform standards are expected.
• Ability to assist customers and move merchandise safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer satisfaction with friendly, fun service and product recommendations.
• Promote in-store promotions and personalized products and services.
• Create memorable customer experiences and maintain store standards.
• Attend training, shift meetings, and participate in briefings as needed.
• Support merchandising, restocking, and visual presentation efforts.
• Reflect Hershey’s brand values and entrepreneurial spirit in daily interactions.

Skills

Open and honest communication

Engaging personality

Proven self-starter

Professional appearance

Ability to lift 20 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

MarketSource is a sales acceleration company focused on delivering better outcomes for many of the world’s most iconic brands. We design, operationalize, and execute managed sales and customer experience solutions for companies in B2B and B2C environments.

Our solutions are purpose-built and tech-enabled to deliver measurable improvements in business outcomes. We live by a set of people-focused values that guide our relationships with each other and with our clients. By putting people first, working together to make others successful, and establishing a rich and empowered work culture, we create opportunities for our people and the businesses we serve to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Hey, who couldn’t use a little more sweetness at work? What other retail job can offer you to become a “Smile Creator” and a “Moment Maker” with some of America’s most‑beloved candy? You can be part of this vibrant workplace as a member of HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD location in the heart of New York City - Times Square.

The Hershey’s Sales Associate, is responsible for providing a memorable customer experience within a high-energy retail location. Imagine the possibilities…smooshy double chocolatey s’mores, the edible art of a HERSHEY’S milkshakes, a 1-pound customizable REESE'S, frosty JOLLY RANCHER slushes with you as the guide! You will be responsible for helping customers explore the world of HERSHEY’S chocolate and candy as the first point of contact. You will actively engage customers in all that HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD has to offer, inviting them into a world of sweetness, goodness, happiness, surprise, delight, and discovery. Join us as a “Hershey Hero, a Smile Creator, and Moment Maker.”

This position is designed to create a positive customer experience that reflects the fun brand image of The Hershey Company and its products. This is for HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD – Times Square.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drives customer satisfaction, communicating information in a manner that is friendly, fun. Make suggestions and recommendations regarding The Hershey’s Chocolate World products and café services
• Create customer awareness of in-store promotions, and personalized products and services
• Have fun creating first‑class customer experiences
• Attending or completing requested training, shift staff meetings and conference calls
• Reviews of new product and service offerings
• Contribute to a positive work environment by consistently treating all customers, guests, and employees with respect Maintain store standards that support the visual presentation direction and enhance the customer shopping experience; recover and replenish the store as needed
• Appreciation for The Hershey Company’s unique partnership, which includes entrepreneurial attitude, history, and passion for its products

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Open and honest communication skills
• Engaging personality (Smile Maker)
• Proven self-starter
• Maintain a professional personnel appearance complying uniform expectations
• Requires the ability to move around the store, assist customers and maneuver merchandise when necessary
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds independently

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
• Minimum 1 year retail/food service/hospitality experience
• Previous flagship and/or high-volume retail experience preferred
• Must be available to work a fully flexible retail schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require nights, weekends, and holidays

Additional Job Requirements:

• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, and moving items

Additional Information

MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 877‑883‑4575 or email [e-mail] requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

San Fran Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Unincorporated Los Angeles County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Where applicable, in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Candidates must satisfy all pre‑employment screening criteria and may be disqualified due to criminal history because the requirements of this position, as outlined above, may include: access to valuable company assets; exercise of good judgment and performance of duties safely under work conditions that may be stressful including under supervision of client; access to sensitive personal or financial information; and/or access to objects that may be used to inflict injury or harm to others. Individual compensation offered for this position will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $19.50 - USD $19.50 /Hr.